The Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute is now accepting ap
plications for its Minority Political Leadership Institute (MPLI). The Min
ority Political Leadership Institute (MPLI) is a collaborative initiative
of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus Foundation and The Grace E. Harri
s Leadership Institute at Virginia Commonwealth University. MPLI is an int
ensive seven-month experience designed to promote leadership development f
or all individuals interested in issues important to minority communities
including: community economics\, political climate\, civic engagement\, an
d racial equity. MPLI offers insights regarding leadership legacy and cult
ure\, personal leadership\, policy and legislative processes\, responsible
stewardship\, public service\, and integrity for future leaders. MPLI off
ers insightsregarding personal leadership\, policy and legislative process
es\, leadership legacy and culture\, responsible stewardship\, public serv
ice\, and integrity for future leaders. Each program year participants eng
age and interact with communities across Virginia and learn about unique s
trengths and issues facing different regions of the Commonwealth.

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Participation: MPLI is open to anyone regardless of race/e
thnicity or partisanship who is interested issues facing underserved commu
nities.